Tonight’s the night Trevor Noah, the smart South African comedian, takes over the chair at “The Daily Show” (Comedy Central, 11 p.m.), and while nobody expects he’ll be Jon Stewart, he’ll still have much of the same writing and production staff still there, as well as many of the same correspondents, and that biggest help for a topical comedian: a Donald Trump candidacy.
Noah’s unflappable cool is distinctly different than the hot, tear-your-hair outrage that was the stock in trade of Stewart and Lewis Black. but it’s been such a hole not having “The Daily Show” at all for two months, whatever he does will be welcome I’m sure. His first guest won’t be subtle: it’s Kevin Hart.
The technology boom has changed San Francisco from whatever romantic beat or hippie notions you might recall, to a high priced place nobody but techies can afford, according to the latest documentary from Alexandra Pelosi, “San Francisco 2.0” (HBO, 9 p.m.).
In the slot that has been the most consistent documentary showcase on television, with “POV” and “Independent Lens” is the new “I’ll Have What Phil’s Having” (PBS, 10 p.m., check local listings), a light-hearted foodie show you might find on any number of cable networks, in which “Everybody Loves Raymond” creator Phil Rosenthal tastes different cuisines with some of his friends, which, yes, includes Ray Romano.
Gary Busey is still “Dancing with the Stars” (ABC, 8 p.m.); blind auditions continue on “The Voice” (NBC, 8 p.m.).
Much is happening in the second season finale of “Chasing Life” (ABC Family, 9 p.m.).
Looks like every episode of “Blindspot” (NBC, 10 p.m.) will go through every tattoo of Jane Doe for a while.
The wedding of Leonard last week turns to a Sheldon breakup this week on “The Big Bang Theory” (CBS, 8 p.m.).
“Bizarre Food with Andrew Zimmern” (Travel, 9 p.m.) begins in Guatemala; the second season of “Booze Traveler” (Travel, 10 p.m.) starts in Greece.
The conclusion of the two-part premiere of “Castle” (ABC, 10 p.m.) begins with Beckett still kidnapped.
The new edition of Leonard Maltin’s “Classic Movie Guide” is celebrated on Turner Classic Movies with seven of the films that have been added to his list, “Why Be Good?” (8 p.m.), “Among the Missing” (9:45 p.m.), “Stolen Identity” (11 p.m.), “Five and Ten” (12:30 a.m.), “A Very Honorable Guy” (2:15 a.m.), “Three Faces East” (3:30 a.m.) and “Reducing” (4:45 a.m.).
Monday Night Football has Kansas City at Green Bay (ESPN, 8:15 p.m.).
The last games of the regular baseball season include St. Louis at Pittsburgh (ESPN2, 7 p.m.) and Oakland at Angels (MLB, 10 p.m.).
In preseason hockey, it’s Philadelphia at Rangers (NHL, 7 p.m.) and Arizona at Vancouver (NHL, 10 p.m.).
Daytime Talk
Kelly & Michael: Rob Lowe, Hayden Panettiere. The View: Ahmed Mohamed, John Stamos, Stacy London. The Talk: Chris O’Donnell, Shelley Wade, Reba. Ellen DeGeneres: Claire Danes, Allison Holker, Andy Grammer. Wendy Williams: Mally Roncal, Jordi Lippe. The Real: Ta’Rhonda Jones. Meredith Vieira: Neil Patrick Harris.
Late Talk
Stephen Colbert: Michelle Obama, Mindy Kaling, John Legend. Jimmy Kimmel: Matt Damon, Dr. Phil McGraw, Priyanka Chopra, Fidlar. Jimmy Fallon: Rob Lowe, Kat Dennings, Beth Behrs, Hozier. Seth Meyers: Cindy Crawford, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Awalnation. James Corden: Carol Burnett, Fred Savage, Marcia Gay Harden, Catfish & the Bottlemen. Carson Daly: Josh Peck, Cherry Glazerr, Derek Waters. Tavis Smiley: Ari Berman, Kim Burrell. Trevor Noah: Kevin Hart. Conan O’Brien: Terry Crews, Jenna Coleman, Ed Gamble.